An absolute gem. Highly recommend. An excellent apartment, decorated so beautifully with everything you could possibly want available. Des was the most welcoming host. Fabulous location. Absolutely superb.

Stayed in August 2025

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Scale, style and contents of the main living room. Beautiful proportions and unique taste. Fabulously comfortable bed.

Stayed in August 2025

A top class stay in Ramelton. The apartment we stayed in was perfect. The place was really spacious and nicely decorated, the bed was so comfortable and Des is a gentleman. He was very hospitable and helpful throughout our stay. Would thoroughly recommend this spot as a place to explore the surrounding areas such as Downings and Dunfanaghy as well as Ramelton itself!

Stayed in August 2025

Just everything! Our flat was on the first floor of a converted 19th century former industrial building overlooking the estuary of the River Lennon into Lough Swilly. The flat is spacious and tastefully decorated with a well selected eclectic mix of western and oriental furniture and art. The host runs an excellent deli and cafe on the ground floor, too. Coffee, sweet and savoury treats and all spices, herbs and condiments one might like to use in the well equipped kitchen are just one flight of stairs away. Try the Cheese selection!

Stayed in July 2025

Loved everything

Everything about Riverfront Apartments at The Blue Goat is exceptional, I just wish we could have stayed for longer. Des is a perfect host, from his greeting to our leaving he was there in his fabulous Deli offering any help, advice and recommendations. The apartment is fabulous, great decor, well equipped and in a perfect position on the banks of the river.

Stayed in May 2025

The welcome upon arrival to the care and detail in the apartment. It is throughly a relaxing space. The food emporium is amazing. Des knowledge and simple things like the way the cheese box was arranged. The wine selection is amazing. The rib eye steaks perfection. The care and attention that you receive from the team is phenomenal. It is a must try. Ramelton is a pure gem.

Stayed in May 2025

I liked everything about it.

Location, interior design, facilities, helpful friendly host, proximity to deli cafe

Stayed in April 2025

Fabulous apartment in a beautiful location. Our host Des was extremely welcoming and couldn't do enough for you. A great base for exploring the area. The apartment itself has every thing you need for a short or extended stay.

Stayed in April 2025

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A truly unique property in an extremely photogenic location. The owner of the building runs a wonderful grocery beneath the apartment and is extremely generous in providing a spectacular welcome cheese board and wine. Des also kindly made us morning coffees at no charge. The apartments themselves are beautifully and lovingly decorated. Well worth a visit

Stayed in February 2025

Nothing, it was perfect

Excellent location Beautiful, clean apartment Fantastic views Lovely, friendly hosts, thank you both so much for your wonderful hospitality and our gifts of wine and cheese 😊

Stayed in November 2024

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Des the host was an absolute gent! Nothing was too much trouble

Stayed in August 2024

We liked everything.

My husband and I enjoyed a wonderful stay, our riverfront apartment was spacious and immaculately presented. The beautifully curated objet d’art makes the apartment feel very special, like staying in a friend’s very tasteful home. Des and his team were extremely welcoming, generous, knowledgeable and fun hosts, who looked after us very well. We also felt very lucky to have the Blue Goat Deli as our larder, we will definitely return.

Stayed in September 2024

An outstanding stay. Des G has done an amazing job of bringing these beautiful buildings in Ramelton back to life. The Blue Goat shop has the most delicious cheese, wine, coffee, food, art and artefacts and all the most delicious food you might need to stay upstairs, in one of two lovingly curated apartments. The apartments are more like homes: filled with a lifetime of interesting books, art, games (including a scrabble dictionary!), McMutt cushions and throws…and a fully equipped kitchen that’s a home from home. When we arrived, we were surprised with a delicious bottle of organic red wine, a carefully prepared box of cheese, apple chutney and delicious chorizo. The best arrival gift I’ve ever tasted. Outside there is the most serene view of the River Lennon, in which you can see the clear reflection of the Blue Goat building. All nestled in the tightly bound, warm, friendly and well located Ramelton, where you can explore the country market, Green Door Vintage clothing and Conway’s bar. I was barely home and I’ve booked my next trip!

Stayed in August 2024

It was exceptional in every way. Comfortable very well equipped spotless and perfectly located.

Stayed in August 2024

Whilst it was not a problem for my daughter and I, the live music which is played late at night during the festival, could be disruptive to anyone who values their early night sleep.

Location was perfect with a river view. My daughter and I stayed during the Ramelton Lennon Festival so the town was buzzing with a small fairground outside of the apartments, great live music, parades and all sorts of fun activities. The artisan food store and deli, attached to the apartments, was an absolute joy, stocking an array of amazing cheeses and wines, as well as many other delights, including beautiful paintings. Des, the proprietor of the apartments and store was a lovely gentleman and extremely helpful, ensuring our stay was comfortable and enjoyable. Last, but by no means least, was the beautiful apartment with artistic decor which was absolutely spotless, making our stay an extremely pleasurable one.

Stayed in July 2024

Apartment is beautifully furnished, spacious and very comfortable, excellent location.

Stayed in May 2024

That I had to leave

Beautiful location and beautifully renovated building, the apartment was so comfortable and joy to stay in. Artisan cafe downstairs all curated by Des who went out of his way to ensure my stay was great and it was.

Stayed in October 2023

Easier access after the shop was closed. A little more information on arrival about controlling the heating and hot water.

The location looking out over the river was superb. The apartment was very spacious and comfortable, with great art on the walls and an impressive array of books. The kitchen was very well equipped and the knives were sharp (which is rare in self-catering apartments). Des, owner of the apartment and the Blue Goat delicatessen on the ground floor, sells a sumptuous array of cooked meats, Irish cheeses, wine, chocolates and coffee and is the perfect host.

Stayed in September 2023

We loved everything about this property Excellent location Perfectly clean Gorgeous interiors with some quite funky artwork !…deli shop just below apartment selling delicious foods some art /prints also Will definitely return and can certainly recommend to anyone wishing for a peaceful and luxurious stay in Ramelton

Stayed in August 2023

The apartment is fantastic. Desmond and Aoife are simply perfect. A great base to explore Donegal.

Stayed in August 2023

A very stylish apartment

Stayed in August 2023

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Very comfortable apartment with a lovely view over the water and a very warm welcome from the owners. The apartment is over a really interesting shop/delicatessen/art gallery. Some fantastic cheeses there amongst lots of other great items. The Blue Goat is well worth a trip to Ramelton.

Stayed in July 2023

The apartment feels like home. Books, amenities, everything is top class. The village is delightful, and people greet each other in the street. Rustic pubs with live music, a wonderful delicatessen on the ground floor. We will be back.

Stayed in June 2023

They ran out of duck!

We were able to cook a delicious meal from the goods in the downstairs store attached to our accommodation. We made Duck Ragout with spaghetti and tomato infused sauce. Delicious pre-packed duck legs together with a great bottle of red that was recommended by the owners with a view overlooking the river, we enjoyed our stay at the Blue Goat. The owners had also given us some great cheeses with biscuits to end off our meal. The experience was a total surprise.

Stayed in July 2025